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Room at the Inn Inc

EIN 56-2152520 · Greensboro, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF CHRIST TO NURTURE LIFE, ROOM AT THE INN, INC. OPERATES HOUSING AND PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS, SINGLE, PREGNANT WOMEN AND SINGLE MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN OFFERING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE NEW LIVES OF HEALTHY, HOPE-FILLED INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 43%
Employees
38
Volunteers
178
Highest pay
$148,444, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 56 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. NC MATERNITY HOME: TOTAL MOMS SERVED 23; TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED 7; TOTAL NIGHTS OF SHELTER PROVIDED TO PREGNANT CLIENTS: 2,099; TOTAL NIGHTS OF SHELTER PROVIDED TO CHILDREN: 534; TOTAL MEALS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS: 7,899; TRANSPORTATION TRIPS PROVIDED FOR HEALTH, SELF SUFFICIENCY AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS: 1,144; HEALTH EDUCATION, PARENTING, AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES OFFERED: ABSTINENCE, ADOPTION PLANNING, BREASTFEEDING, CAR SEAT SAFETY, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, COOKING, EDUCATION PLANNING, EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE, NUTRITION, HOUSING, INFANT DEVELOPMENT, JOB SEEKING SKILLS, LABOR & DELIVERY, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PARENTING, POST-PARTUM DEPRESSION, SAFETY & HEALTH, SELF-ESTEEM, SIDS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ETC.58% OF CLIENTS RECEIVED MAINSTREAM BENEFITS; 100% OF MATERNITY HOME GRADUATES TRANSITIONED TO PERMANENT HOUSING; 94% OF BABIES BORN HAD BIRTH WEIGHTS OF 5.8 POUNDS OR GREATER; 100% OF BABIES BORN HAD APGAR SCORES OF 8 OR MORE.
  2. $42,060 spent. AMY'S HOUSE: AMY'S HOUSE PROVIDES IMMEDIATE STAY SHELTER PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE WAITING FOR ADMISSION INTO THE NUSSBAUM MATERNITY HOME PROGRAM. THEY ALSO OPERATE EXTENDED STAY SHELTER IN THE HOUSE FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM THE NUSSBAUM MATERNITY HOME PROGRAM AND ARE WAITING FOR PERMANENT HOUSING TO BECOME AVAILABLE; 29 WOMEN PROVIDED WITH SHELTER FOR 748 NIGHTS; 21 CHILDREN PROVIDED WITH SHELTER FOR 634 NIGHTS; 921 MEALS PROVIDED TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN
  3. $261,913 spent. ST. JOSEPH'S HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMELESS CLIENTS WITH ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING STABLE OR PERMANENT HOUSING. THESE CLIENTS MAY COME FROM OUR MATERNITY HOME GRADUATES OR FROM THE CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGH THEIR COORDINATED ENTRY. ASSISTANCE CONSISTS OF CASE MANAGEMENT; HELP WITH REDUCING BARRIERS TO OBTAINING OR KEEPING HOUSING; TRANSPORTATION; DEPOSITS FOR RENT AND UTILITIES; AND RENT BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. 16 FAMILIES WORKED TOWARD OBTAINING HOUSING; 13 FAMILIES REPRESENTING 33 INDIVIDUALS OBTAINED HOUSING; 77% OF FAMILIES OBTAINED PERMANENT/STABLE HOUSING IN 120 DAYS OR LESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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